Roundtable updates vets on health issues

STOCKTON - San Joaquin County vets received updates this week on health-related issues in a Veterans Roundtable hosted by the American Legion Karl Ross Post.

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STOCKTON - San Joaquin County vets received updates this week on health-related issues in a Veterans Roundtable hosted by the American Legion Karl Ross Post.

More than 100 people attended the town hall-like event Wednesday at 2020 Plymouth Road.

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, addressed recent legislation related to the needs of veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries. The House of Representatives recently passed his bill on the issue.

Lisa Freeman, director of Veterans Affairs' Palo Alto-based health care system, provided an update on the new VA Community Living Center and Ambulatory Care Clinic planned for the county.

Also in attendance was Robert Geldman, the administrator of the VA medical facility in Livermore. Tino Adame, former commander of the Karl Ross Post, led the discussion.

Lodi resident Angelo Madrid, who served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, was honored by McNerney, who presented him with two medals - the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terror Service Medal.

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